Since then, many town buildings have had lights with sensors installed, which turn the lights off when no one is in the room. The Cochrane RancheHouse uses dimmable LED technology (new to the North American market) in the Hall of Vision. We were able to double the number of fixtures, triple the amount of light and reduce our electrical consumption by 90% in this well-used room.

Solar Power

A grid-tied solar photovoltaic system was installed on the Big Hill Leisure Pool in December, 2007. The seven panels generate just under 1,200 watts of power.

Wind Power

People have been interested in harnessing wind power to generate energy for a very long time. In Alberta, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has authority for wind energy facility applications and an AUC decision prevails over municipal bylaws and energy policies.